Category: Transport
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FRSC TO DRIVING SCHOOLS: STOP PUTTING PROFIT ABOVE LIVES
The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned driving school operators across the country to stop prioritising profit over proper training, saying it is worsening road accidents. Speaking at a national workshop in Abuja, Deputy Corps Marshal (Training), DCM Abiodun Akinlade, said poor driver education, weak safety culture, and inadequate training remain major causes of crashes…
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DISASTER DODGED! TRUCK CONTAINER CRASHES ON DALEKO BRIDGE
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says a potential tragedy was averted after a 40-foot container fell onto a Toyota Camry at Daleko Bridge, inward Isolo. The accident happened when the container detached from a truck due to a mechanical fault while climbing the bridge, crashing onto the car and forcing a temporary shutdown…
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TRANSPORT COSTS CHOKE NIGERIANS, IMF SOUNDS ALARM
From market stalls to motor parks, rising transport fares are quietly squeezing wallets—and the IMF says it’s getting worse. Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis is deepening, with the International Monetary Fund warning that soaring transport costs are driving food prices through the roof. At the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, Abebe Selassie said higher fuel prices…
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FRSC CRACKS DOWN ON ATTACKS, WARNS “HANDS OFF OUR OFFICERS”
A routine seatbelt check turned violent — now FRSC is sending a clear message: assault an officer, face the law. Abuja, April 16, 2026 — The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a stern warning to motorists and the public against assaulting its personnel, following a violent attack on officers in Edo State. Corps…
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UNITED NIGERIA AIR GROUNDS AIRBUS AFTER 6TH BIRD STRIKE THIS YEAR
When birds keep showing up uninvited, even aircraft need a timeout — and United Nigeria Airlines has just parked one Airbus for safety checks. Awka — United Nigeria Airlines has withdrawn one of its Airbus A320-200 aircraft after it was hit by a bird strike on landing in Abuja. The airline says the aircraft, operating…
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NO PASS, NO PETROL: FRSC CRACKS DOWN ON UNSAFE TANKERS
If your tanker isn’t roadworthy, don’t even think about loading fuel Nigeria’s road safety agency just drew a hard line. The Federal Road Safety Corps is stepping up enforcement nationwide, warning tanker operators: meet safety standards or stay off the loading bay. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed says any tanker that fails Safe-to-Load checks will be…
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FRSC, FUEL MARKETERS TEAM UP TO CLEAN UP TRUCK SAFETY ON RIVERS ROADS
Big trucks, bigger risks—so the FRSC and energy marketers are joining forces in Rivers to make sure what’s moving fuel doesn’t move chaos on the roads. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has partnered with the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) to train personnel in Rivers State on improving road safety compliance among…
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FRSC BLOCKS 858 TRUCKS, RECORDS ZERO CRASHES ON ABUJA CORRIDOR
Sometimes less traffic means more safety — and in Abuja, that formula is now delivering zero crashes. The Federal Road Safety Corps says its tough enforcement at the Kugbo outbound corridor in Abuja is paying off, with a rare win: zero crashes involving articulated vehicles. Since launching “Operation Safe Kugbo” on March 18, the agency…
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EASTER TRAVEL ALERT: FRSC WARNS GOMBE MOTORISTS AGAINST SPEEDING
With Easter traffic set to surge, road safety officials are urging drivers to slow down and stay alive. The Federal Road Safety Corps has cautioned motorists in Gombe State against rush driving during the Easter celebrations, stressing that speeding and aggressive manoeuvres greatly increase crash risks. Gombe Sector Commander Samson Kaura said safety must come…
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FUTD LAUNCHES TRANS-SAHARAN TRADE RESEARCH TEAM
A new research push aims to connect Africa’s ancient trade routes with today’s development goals. Federal University of Transportation Daura has inaugurated a 10-member research team to kick-start a major Trans-Saharan route and trade project designed to shape the institution’s research direction. The team, constituted by Vice-Chancellor Umar Adam-Katsayal, will be led by Principal Investigator…
